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Renee Cosom

Death by Force
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Renee Cosom, a 42-year-old African American woman from Philadelphia, PA, tragically lost her life on January 29, 2018. She was affectionately known as "Big Mama," "Nana Bum," and "Nay Nay" by those who knew her. Renee was born on November 2, 1975, to Adeline Hill and Eugene Cosom. She grew up in a loving and supportive family environment and attended Strawberry Mansion High School. Renee was known for her intelligence, reliability, and dependable nature. She was always employed and enjoyed the w ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Renee Cosom

    Female

    Black / African American

    Philadelphia

    PA

    2018-01-29

    42

    Renee

    Cosom

    11/30/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Did anyone else get a sense that the system failed Renee and her mom so terribly? It’s so difficul... ...Read More
    03/11/2024
    I've been looking into the case of Renee Cosom and Adeline Hill, and one aspect that's been on my mi... ...Read More
    09/22/2023
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